3. Request concerning the future 36:10-12

David prayed in closing that God's loyal love and righteousness would continue to captivate his affections so that the evil philosophy of the wicked would not win his heart. He wanted to abide in humble submission to the Lord rather than rising up in pride and disregarding Him. The ultimate end of the wicked would be destruction from which they could not recover.

We may contemplate the two philosophies of life espoused by the wicked and the godfearing as well as their consequences. The godly should appreciate the superiority of recognizing God and living in the light of his revealed character. Nevertheless we should realize that the wicked person's viewpoint is attractive, and we should guard against slipping into it.